~Launches 3 centres in Maharashtra in association with Sahyadri Hospitals~
~Plans to open 20 new centres in Maharashtra by the end of 2018~
Pune, November 16, 2016: NephroPlus, India’s largest and fastest growing network of dialysis
centers today entered into a network level partnership with Sahyadri Hospitals, the largest
hospital chain in Maharashtra.As part of the association, NephroPlus has set up 3 dialysis centres
across Sahyadri Hospitals units in Pune (Nagar Road and Bibwewadi) and Nashik. Each centre is
equipped with state-of- the-art equipment, certified and trained staff with an objective to offer
quality patient care at economical prices.
Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Vikram Vuppala, Founder & CEO, NephroPlus, said,
“Around 2 lakh people develop end-stage kidney disease each year in India and Maharashtra
accounts for nearly 12% percentage of them making renal ailment one of the most chronic
epidemics to affect the state. Further, in two years, more than 1/3rd of these dialysis patients
get infected with cross infectionsthreatening their life. At NephroPlus, our larger goal is to
redefine the way dialysis is practiced. We are constantly looking for partners who envisage a
similar philosophy and Sahyadri Hospitals with its focus on quality healthcare became a natural
fit in our endeavour to redefine dialysis care in the state.”
“Maharashtra is a key market for us. Apart from Pune, we are planning to add around 20 new
centres in the state and 100 units across the country in the next 24 months. We will be focusing
on increasing transplants done in the state so that patients in Maharashtra can lead the best
quality of life.” added Mr. Vikram Vuppala
Dr. Charudutt Apte, Chairman, Sahyadri Hospitals, said, “NephroPlus is known for its
world-class services in the area of dialysis care and we are happy to partner with them. We are
confident that with NephroPlus’ expertise, global standards and patient centric approach, we will
be better prepared to address kidney failure epidemic. Sahyadri Hospitals is the largest chain of
hospitals in Maharashtra and through this partnership we reinforce our vision to make
healthcare available, accessible, and accountable to all our patients.”
“With a strong commitment to quality, NephroPlus has revolutionized the way dialysis is done in
India. They have pioneered the concept of high quality and yet affordable dialysis due to their
scale, singular focus and passion. This association will help us to focus better on clinical care and
thereby serve many more lives across Maharashtra.” added, Mr. Madhur Varma, CEO,
Sahyadri Hospitals
Equipped with world-class facilities, these new centres will provide regular dialysis as well as
innovative dialysis modalities like Nocturnal Dialysis (dialysis done at night), Short Daily Dialysis
(2 hours every day as opposed to 4 hours thrice a week) and also Home Dialysis.
It will also offer unparalleled facilities like:
NephroPlus’ proprietary clinical protocols will help prevent cross infections that have been
rampant in sub-standard dialysis centres.
First of its kind in the country, the unique remote monitoring system supervises dialysis
units including the dialysis machines and RO plants eliminating clinical errors.
NephroPlus also tracks clinical outcomes related to Mortality, ICU admission rates, Anemia
and Dialysis Adequacy etc. and alerts the Nephrologist and quality teams as needed to
ensure timely corrections.
Haemodialysis machines of Japanese Technology.
Individual TV and WiFi for each patient ensuring utmost comfort to the patients during
their session.
Apart from offering quality treatment, NephroPlus also motivates patients to lead a normal life
through initiatives like support group meetings and events providing patients a platform to share
their experiences, overcome their inhibitions and boost their confidence in life. They had also
organized first of its kind sporting event for dialysis patients -Indian Dialysis Olympiad, re-
defining the perception about dialysis among patients and care givers.
